However, personal reasons played a key role in the Imps being able to sign that duo and Scully believes Danny Cowley’s side have punched well above their weight this season.

“We started the season with what we believed to be the 14th or 15th biggest budget in the division,” said Scully. “So for us to get into the play-offs is a massive overachievement. We’re delighted to be there.

“We’re up against some very big clubs. Coventry were in the Premier League not so long ago, Notts County are the oldest Football League club and Exeter are now an established EFL club.